Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Don Romano, President & CEO of Hyundai Canada, about his leadership on anti-Black and systemic racism, including being the first automotive CEO in Canada to sign the BlackNorth Initiative’s CEO Pledge. Romano also joined the group’s education committee and has introduced many progressive initiatives within his own organization.
About Todd Phillips
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
Canadian buyers shift away from luxury vehicles
A recent update from AutoTrader reveals economic pressures could be weighing on Canadian consumers in terms of the type of vehicle they are shopping for, as many are veering towards options that prioritize affordability, reliability, and utility over luxury and …
Peer-to-peer EV charging to experience significant growth
An increase in e-mobility is the main push behind the adoption of peer-to-peer electric vehicle charging technologies, according to a research report from Fact.MR. In a news release, the company said the global peer-to-peer EV charging market is projected to …
Dale Pollak shifts gears on used car selling tactics
A jam-packed room of dealers and dozens more online listened intently to Dale Pollak, Founder of vAuto, as he offered his insight on a new approach to pricing and selling used vehicle inventory at a private dealer event in Toronto, …
DAC sees minor softness in Canadian aftermarket this year
The aftermarket is currently experiencing minor softness, but DesRosiers Automotive Consultants say bigger challenges remain ahead. In looking at key aftermarket variables to better understand how the industry is performing in Canada this year, DAC considered vehicle usage patterns: one …
New EV pilot program could save GTHA drivers on charging costs
A new pilot program in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area may help boost waning Canadian interest in electric vehicles. The EV charging pilot is part of a study being conducted by two groups: San Francisco-based Optiwatt, a telematics-based home …
Dennis DesRosiers urges industry to fund new ABSC Maryann Keller award
Canadian auto dealer Senior Editor Todd Phillips interviews Dennis DesRosiers, Past-President of DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, about a new award to help women entering Georgian College’s Automotive Business School of Canada: The Maryann Keller Memorial Award. DesRosiers says Keller was a …